David BarryIt’s time to use the “F” word moreWith all that is happening in the world at the moment it is tempting to take the title of this piece at its usual meaning.Jul 15, 2017Jul 15, 2017
David BarryNo Toasters in Louisiana!The other day we were at a local car dealership going through the. buyback process for our emissions cheating VW diesel.Jul 14, 2017Jul 14, 2017
David BarryPrivatization, Good or Bad — A quick litmus testOn both sides of the Atlantic, privatization (or even privatisation!) is seen by many as a solution to the problems in many sectors of the…Jun 6, 2017Jun 6, 2017
David BarryMagical MomentsSometimes, in the middle of the most ordinary of events, we have one of those special moments that remind us of why we are working to…Mar 19, 2017Mar 19, 2017
David BarryNorms are the glue that holds society together.We may think that we are a nation of laws, and that it is those laws that govern the society we live in. In actuality, the laws exist only…Mar 14, 2017Mar 14, 2017
David BarryIf you are certain of the answer, we probably don’t want you making the decision.The debate on the confirmation of Betsy Devos and the subsequent 50/50 vote, split, all but two, along party lines, had me wondering about…Feb 25, 2017Feb 25, 2017
David BarryThe immersive power of television dramaWhile working out on the elliptical in the basement, I was watching a TV detective series. At one point a leading character declared that…Feb 19, 2017Feb 19, 2017
David BarryEnd of an eraAfter swiping my new credit card at the Post Office this morning, the clerk asked me for the last four digits of the card. This…Feb 18, 2017Feb 18, 2017